Cleaning optical components
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Avoiding the necessity of camera cleaning
The best way to ensure the camera remains clean is to avoid penetration of foreign
substances into the camera.
When mounting or dismounting a camera lens or dust cap, always hold the camera
with the mount opening pointing downwards. This minimizes the possibility of any
contaminants falling on the glass surface.
Always store cameras and lenses with dust caps on.
Identifying contaminations
If small visible dust or contamination particles on glass surfaces can be observed
from the outside, this does not necessarily mean that these particles affect the
functioning and/or application of the camera.
Because these particles are out of focus, they are not likely to have any impact on
the image. An impact on the image may only be given if any particles can be
observed in the video preview of your camera.
The contaminations you observe in the video preview may be situated either on
the lens, on the filter/protection glass, or on the sensor. Contaminations may
develop due to handling or unclean environments, even if your camera has been
cleaned prior to sealing and shipment.
Clean optical surfaces only.
Never attempt to remove any solid or fluid substances that penetrated the camera
body.
Should that happen, always contact your Allied Vision distribution partner.
Figure 66: Illustration of camera orientation when removing lens or dust cap
